Antique French Patisserie Stand with Raised Section

A lovely example of a scarce white ironstone French patisserie stand dating from the late 19th or early 20th Century.

With a raised section in the middle, the purpose of this stand was to be used either in shops or large private houses to display individual cakes and custards that customers and guests could help themselves to.

They are now such desirable items to have and use around the home. They create a real centre piece or focal point for a table display and also are amazing items to have on display, perhaps as part of a kitchenalia collection, when not in use.

This stand is in excellent condition. It is a clean example with no crazing, cracks or chips, except some very minor nibbles to the edge of the base rim. There are some small firing pock marks to the glaze on the top of the stand in some places, but these aren't significant.  The underside is unglazed, so there is wear and scuff marks here.

Width, 32cm; Height, 15cm